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A New Year with New Opportunities to Grow
January 12, 2018
In 2018, BLM will be working to codify into law the practices that have been used to strengthen Michigan's fiscal position. We will continue to emphasize the importance of producing the talent we need to create good jobs by improving our K-12 and job training systems, and making college education more affordable.
Read MoreJoint Letter to Gov. Snyder on Maintaining K-12 Standards & Assessments
December 6, 2017
View a copy of a December 5, 2017 letter sent to Governor Rick Snyder from Business Leaders for Michigan, Detroit Regional Chamber and the Grand Rapids Area Chamber of Commerce expressing strong opposition to the changes recently proposed by the Michigan Department of Education (MDE) to the M-STEP – the third round of changes in...
Acting Decisively. Investing Strategically.
November 9, 2017
Nearly 500 business executives, nonprofit and community leaders, and policymakers met at the sixth annual Michigan CEO Summit to discuss what it takes to succeed and prosper today, both as individual enterprises and as a state.
Read MoreBusiness Leaders for Michigan Applauds U.S. House Tax Reform Plan
November 2, 2017
Business Leaders for Michigan today lauded the House’s tax reform legislation, which includes a provision to lower the corporate tax rate.
Read MoreFind Guaranteed High-Voltage Insight, Inspiration at 2017 Michigan CEO Summit
October 4, 2017
From talent recruitment and retention to staying on top of quickly evolving technology, the 2017 Michigan CEO Summit and its dynamic, diverse speakers are guaranteed to keep attendees riveted and put a spotlight on the top ways to adapt, compete and thrive in today’s ever-changing global marketplace.
Read MoreMI Voters Think Schools Doing Better Than They Are
September 28, 2017
BLM released findings from a recent survey on K–12 education, which show strong voter interest for greater improvement in Michigan schools.
Read MoreBLM 3Q 2017 Economic Forecast: MI’s Top Business Leaders Continue to Anticipate Investment, Jobs During Next Six Months
September 26, 2017
The state’s largest businesses forecast stable to increasing economic activity for both Michigan and the U.S. according to the latest quarterly survey of BLM members.
Read MoreJennifer Nelson Joins Business Leaders for Michigan
September 5, 2017
BLM today announced that Jennifer (Jen) Nelson has joined the staff as its new Vice President for Public Policy and Economic Development.
Read MoreBLM Statement on the passage of Good Jobs for Michigan legislation
July 12, 2017
"We applaud the legislature for their bi-partisan support in passing this legislation which puts Michigan in a position to compete for some of the good paying jobs that have been going to other states,” said Doug Rothwell, BLM President and CEO. “This is clearly a win for Michigan families and Michigan communities as more people working in good paying jobs is not only good for them but good for Michigan.”
Read MoreBLM Launches Michigan Education Project
July 6, 2017
Business Leaders for Michigan announced that it has launched a study aimed at boosting K–12 school performance in Michigan.
Read MoreKey Steps to a Stronger Michigan
June 13, 2017
There are three major items before the legislature that need swift action that are essential to strengthening our state: 1) finalizing the budget 2) addressing unfunded pension liabilities, and 3) improving Michigan's ability to compete for large scale projects with hundreds of good paying jobs.
Read More77% of Michigan Residents Across State Support Good Jobs for Michigan Plan
June 7, 2017
More than three-quarters of all Michigan residents back the proposed Good Jobs for Michigan proposal, according to survey data released by coalition leaders.
Read MoreBLM 2Q 2017 Economic Forecast: Most Business Leaders Expect to Increase Capital Investment, Employment in Michigan During Next Six Months
May 25, 2017
Business leaders are optimistic about their companies’ ability to add new jobs and investment in Michigan, according to the latest quarterly survey of BLM members.
Read MoreLet’s Bring More Good Paying Jobs to Michigan
May 10, 2017
Michigan doesn't just need more jobs, we need more good jobs-jobs that help people afford the food, housing, child care and transportation they need to be prosperous. Good paying jobs will allow our residents to grow and thrive. Good paying jobs will make our state stronger and more competitive.
Read MoreBLM Releases Report Identifying Best Practices for Fiscal Stability
April 18, 2017
BLM will host a Leadership Summit on Fiscal Stability, bringing together business, municipal, state, and nonprofit leaders for an extended examination of state and local financial stability in Michigan and the steps needed to best position the state for long term prosperity.
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